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When a friend is hurting or a church member's child is ill, how do you help? Author and counselor Michael Emlet says we can love others as God loves us. He sees and loves his people primarily as saints, while bringing comfort to the sufferer, and faithfully speaking truth to the sinner. Learn more when you join us for Equipped with Chris Brooks. Featured resource:Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us by Michael R. Emlet September thank you gift:The Special Needs Parent by Dr. Joe and Cindi Ferrini Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.
Hey family, there are wonderful moments in life where we rejoice and are glad, and we think they will last forever. The reality is, difficult times happen to us all. All we have to do is live long enough to discover that life also comes with pain and regret. This Sunday we'll look at how God sustains us through times of loss and grief. And we'll find that God is enough, and that what we need most, God gives us freely. Invite a friend. We meet at 10 a.m., 360 Schermerhorn St. Kids' Church for ages 5-12 starts at 10 a.m. as well. --Edwin
Send us Fan MailJoin Tiana as she reminds us that God really does love us. Support the showTo learn more visit: www.madetoconquerpodcast.comTune into my other podcast: www.TheWarriorsRising.com
God's love is not a theory to study, but a glory to know, feel, and be filled by. In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul shows us the love of Christ is so big that it humbles, defines, fills, and then compels us.Website:www.experienceredemption.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/experienceredemptionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/experienceredemption
Scripture: Luke 15:1-2; 11-24 Dave Carl takes us through the Parable of the Lost Son showing us how much God really loves us. Slides Download
It's officially launch day! Art Is How God Loves Us: The Sacred Beauty of Created Things is finally out in the world today. To celebrate this milestone with you, I wanted to skip the usual book-launch chatter and invite you straight into the heart of the book itself. In this special bonus episode, I'm reading an excerpt from the introduction. Whether you consider yourself an artist or simply someone trying to keep a tender heart in a heavy world, this episode is an invitation to stop striving, open the door, and listen to the spiritual song all created things are singing. Thank you for being on this journey with me. Art Is How God Loves Us is available wherever books are sold today! Links Order the Book (Hardback, Kindle, and Audio Available now) Grab the Pre-Order Bonus Audio Companion Leave a review on Amazon Leave a review on Goodreads
In this episode, Merideth Hite Estevez joins me to talk about what happens when a lifetime of chasing excellence quietly empties out the joy that started it all. We dig into the idols hiding inside performance and perfectionism, why she redefines art not as a talent for the gifted few but as something anyone can do out of love, and what it means to create as an act of worship instead of proof of worth. It's a conversation about shame, recovery, and the spiritual thread running through every creative act - whether you call yourself an artist or not.Dr. Merideth Hite Estevez is a coach, educator, oboist, and author of The Artist's Joy. Through her workshops, her award-winning podcast Artists for Joy, and her one-to-one coaching, she is a spiritual space-maker for artists, leading thousands in various fields to creative recovery. Dr. Estevez has performed with top orchestras and holds degrees in oboe from The Juilliard School and Yale School of Music. Her writing, which Publishers Weekly calls “expansive and joyful,” illuminates the spiritual journey of the artist. Her next book, Art Is How God Loves Us, debuts in July 2026. She hails from Abbeville, SC, but now lives in Metro Detroit, Michigan, with her husband, Rev. Dr. Edwin Estevez, and their two children.Merideth's Book:Art is How God Loves UsMerideth's Recommendation:CounterweightsConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show
Many believers know that God is holy, just, and righteous, but sometimes forget how deeply He loves His people. In this message from Song of Solomon 4:7-9, Pastor Byron Chesney examines God's love for His redeemed children, His intimate knowledge of their lives, His desire for fellowship with them, and His delight in those who belong to Him. A comforting reminder that God's love is everlasting, unchanging, and greater than our failures.
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Does God exist for me or do I exist for Him? The answer is supremely good and the key to loving God.
Michael welcomes CCEF faculty member and counselor Mike Emlet, who has served at CCEF since 2001 and previously trained and worked in family medicine before attending Westminster Seminary. Emlet and the Michael discuss how mental health concerns have grown in prominence in the church, influenced by factors like the pandemic and social media, and why a biblical approach must be holistic, recognizing humans as embodied souls affected by the fall in both body and heart. They warn against extremes of over-spiritualizing mental illness or reducing it to biology, and they challenge the church's tendency to abdicate care to outside experts while affirming the need for professional help in severe cases. Emlet commends a hopeful yet humble posture, careful listening beyond diagnostic labels, and using the “saint, sufferer, sinner” framework to move toward and care for people.00:00 Podcast Welcome01:00 Meet Mike Emlet02:55 Mental Health Landscape05:46 Embodied Souls Balance08:42 Church Role in Care10:46 Hopeful Humble Posture12:57 Saint Sufferer Sinner14:34 Why He Wrote It16:44 Meeting Suffering First19:41 Listen and Move Toward21:22 Closing ThanksEpisode MentionsCCEF Saints, Sufferers, Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us
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You may have heard people in church say, "Jesus is the Word of God," but they also say, "The Bible is the Word of God." The Bible itself refers to Jesus as the "Word of God." How are those things both true? Kaitlyn's explains how the term "Word of God" is used throughout the Bible, the debates around the Greek word for "word," and how we interpret scripture to define important terms. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:00 - Why are Jesus and Scripture Both Called the Word of God? 4:30 - Translating "Logos" 10:20 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330 11:22 - Sponsor - Hear Women - Listen to Hear Women wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.ivpress.com/hear-women-podcast 12:05 - "Word" as Revelation 21:40 - God Loves Us 24:11 - End Credits
This is message 4 in Understanding the Love of God Lamentations 3:22-36 Even in the darkest seasons of loss, suffering, and disappointment, hope is not found in circumstances but in the unchanging character of God. His mercy holds back the judgment we deserve, His compassion never fails, and His faithfulness never wavers. When everything else seems stripped away, the Lord Himself remains enough. Those who remember who God is, wait on Him, and trust His purpose discover that He has not abandoned them. His work is still unfolding, and even in affliction He is shaping His people for His glory and their good. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
This is message 28 in Gospel Record of John John 9:1-7 Human suffering is often misunderstood as something to explain or assign blame, but in God's hands it becomes a setting for His power and purpose to be revealed. What appears to be a lifelong limitation can be part of a greater design where Christ makes Himself known. He alone brings true light, opening not only physical eyes but spiritual understanding, and calls for a response of faith and obedience. In every hardship, the greater question is not why it happened, but how God will use it to reveal His glory and draw hearts to Himself. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
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How God Loves Us | 1 John 4:7-12
How trustworthy is God? Well consider His astronomical love for us and how He has proven that love then re-ask the question?!?
In this episode of Where Life and Scripture Meet, host Gunner Gundersen sits down with Dr. Mike Emlet to reflect on his recent experience caring for his aging mother during the final years of her life. Mike shares about his mom, "Mim" — her vibrant faith, her lifelong commitment to the local church, her sense of humor, and her remarkable ministry of handwritten letters. He also opens up about the gradual onset of cognitive decline, the impact of dementia and stroke, and the practical and emotional realities of caregiving. Mike and Gunner discuss the weight and the sweetness of walking closely with a loved one through suffering and decline. There is beauty and cost, and Jesus is in the midst of it. Mentioned in this episode: sign up to receive 6 conference sessions on conflict and unity. Sign up here: ccef.org/free-audio-for-conflict-and-unity/ Books by Dr. Mike Emlet: CrossTalk: Where Life and Scripture Meet Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective on Psychiatric Diagnoses & Medications Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us
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Send us a textHere is a truth that too man people have yet to discover. For whatever reason, popular opinion, religious opinion , the opinion of other or even their own personal opinion, they have been blinded to the fact that God their Creator truly loves them.A person who knows not love knows not life. Jesus said He came to give abundantly and that is because of His great love for us. /don't miss out on what He has for you. Venture out and receive His love. Then you will truly receive life.
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Learning from our heavenly Father how to love others; what it means to walk in the way of love (based on Eph. 5:1-2) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111
Learning from our heavenly Father how to love others; what it means to walk in the way of love (based on Eph. 5:1-2) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111
Learning from our heavenly Father how to love others; what it means to walk in the way of love (based on Eph. 5:1-2) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111
What happens when a $2 billion CEO walks away from corporate success to serve former gang members? Thomas Vozzo faced exactly that choice. After 26 years in the for-profit world, he chose Homeboy Industries over another lucrative CEO role—knowing he was "burning bridges." At Homeboy, Tom discovered profound truths. "God is too busy loving us to judge us," he learned, not intellectually but viscerally, surrounded daily by 500 people healing from complex trauma. He watched former gang members flourish when given 8, 9, 10 chances. The stress was greater, but the joy ran deeper. His journey challenges everything we're taught to value, revealing that authentic success means finding joy through serving others, not chasing titles.Thomas J. Vozzo is an author, speaker, and former Fortune 200 executive who served 26 years in the for-profit world before becoming CEO of Homeboy Industries, the world's largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry organization. As Homeboy's first CEO, Tom brought transformational leadership, quadrupling the organization's size, growing the annual budget from $11M to $50M, and helping 10,000 people annually. Currently serving as Senior Advisor, Tom promotes from within—70% of leadership are former clients. His 3x award-winning book "The Homeboy Way: A Radical Approach to Business and Life" is published by Loyola Press. He hosts "The Homeboy Way" podcast.About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) From Corporate America to Homeboy Industries(08:23) Discovering God's Unconditional Love(15:14) Midlife Transition Mastery Ad(22:21) Breaking Conventional Rules to Help People(35:59) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(45:43) The Pivotal Decision - Burning BridgesLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Email: tvozzo@homeboyindustries.orgOrganization Website: homeboyindustries.org (world's largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program)Podcast: "The Homeboy Way" podcastBook: "The Homeboy Way: A Radical Approach to Business and Life" by Thomas J. Vozzo (3x award-winning, published by Loyola Press)Email Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025
Learning from our heavenly Father how to love others; what it means to walk in the way of love (based on Eph. 5:1-2) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111
Learning from our heavenly Father how to love others; what it means to walk in the way of love (based on Eph. 5:1-2) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111
Remember you belong to God.Morning Offering, January 7, 2026Every morning, join Father Brad as he begins the day with prayer and reflection. In a few short minutes, Father Brad guides you in prayer, shares a brief reflection grounding your day in the Church's rhythm of feast days and liturgy, and provides you with the encouragement necessary to go forward with peace and strength. Disclaimer: The ads shown before, during, or after this video have no affiliation with Morning Offering and are controlled by YouTubeLet us do as the saints urge and begin our days in prayer together so as a community of believers we may join the Psalmist in saying, “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly.” (Psalm 5:3-4)________________
Welcome to Season 3 of Just Love Them. This season is an invitation to find peace, heal relationships, and learn to trust God with the people we love—especially those who have stepped away from our faith.In this episode, we explore a powerful truth that brings deep comfort: God's love and help are not reserved for just the obedient or the “faithful.” God is aware of every one of His children and is actively involved in all of our lives—regardless of belief, behavior, or church attendance.This episode gently challenges the belief that God withdraws His love or help when someone steps off the covenant path. Instead, it offers reassurance that God never abandons His children. He is present, aware, and working for good in the lives of all whom He loves—including your loved ones.God is not an all-or-nothing God. His love is constant, inclusive, and relentless. And on this truth, you can rest.Peace is possible.Scripture ReferencesJohn 3:17John 14:18Hebrews 13:51 Nephi 21:14–16Doctrine & Covenants 18:10Doctrine & Covenants 50:40–42Alma 36:3Moroni 7:33Connect with Shiree at shireebest.com Join the "Just Love Them" Facebook groupEmail Shiree at imlivinginjoy@gmail.com
This is message 26 in The Names of God Series Jehovah-Tsidkenu, The Lord Our Righteousness God the Great Shepherd Jeremiah 23:1-6 The righteousness we need is not something we can produce for ourselves, but something God gives through the Chief Shepherd who never fails. He exposes the emptiness of false leaders, gathers His scattered people, and provides the perfect righteousness that makes us right with Him. Our hope does not rest in our efforts, our religion, or our leaders. It rests in the Lord who is our righteousness, the One who saves, restores, and leads His flock with truth and grace. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
The Supreme Court rejected an effort by Kim Davis to overturn 2015's ruling that legalized same-sex marriage across the land. Here's one caller's story that affirms what we already know - a loving God wants us to be happy the way He made us.
This is message 13 in The Names of God Series Deuteronomy 10:12-22 God is the great and mighty King who rules over all. His power is unmatched, His authority unquestioned, and His mercy extended to the lowest and least. He owns everything, loves His people, and calls us to fear, serve, and obey Him alone. The greatness of God demands our worship, our loyalty, and our complete devotion. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
Send us a textThere are too man people who believe they are beyond God loving them. they see themselves as undeserving and without merit to receive His love. Sadly, this is a deception that is flooding the hearts of people. God loves us all and the sending of Jesus Christ into the world to save sinners is the evidence of that.Let's take a deep dive into the depth of God's love for us and see just how much He does love us all and what He did about it. Share this message with someone who is languishing in hopelessness so they can be delivered and brought into the love of God, because God loves us all.
Stewardship is our response to God. Our faithfulness to Him is our response to His faithfulness to us. We love Him because He first loved us. We serve Him because we love Him. We yield ourselves to Him because He gave Himself to ransom our souls.
In today's episode, we learn how Ephesians 1:4 and Romans 8:39 help us as we live our everyday lives! Email us at kids@portcitychurch.org if you have something you want to share!
Scripture Reflection for June 26, 2025: God Loves Us All by Priests for Life
In the last episode, we talked about CBD as a methylation adaptogen, but we haven' talked too much about that term so let's dive in. We know that everyday methylation is important for people with the MTHFR gene or with any methylation dysfunction, but it turns out that long-term methylation care is important too and this can be achieved by getting methylation adaptogens.Methylation adaptogens are substances that help to regulate the amount your genes are methylated. Remember that when genes are methyalted, they are turned off and when they are unmethylated they are turned on. So having stretches of your genome that are undermethylated means the genes in there are allowed to function out of control, and that could lead to bigger problems like cancer.Methylating your genes appropriately is one of the long-term ways to prevent disease and even benefit your children, because research has shown that the way you methylate your genes might pass to your children. Not just the genes themselves, but the methylation tags.The most researched compounds that have been called methylation adaptogens come from food sources - things like caffeic acid from coffee and cruciferous veggies, lycopene from tomatoes and watermelon, resveratrol from red wine. Thanks so much for watching! I have so many other resources for you. Check out the website first for lots of FREE stuff:WEBSITE: https://tohealthwiththat.com/ GENETIC ROCKSTARS (an MTHFR, methylation, and genetics community): community.tohealthwiththat.comAFFILIATE LINKS: Thanks so much for using these links to buy the products you would buy anyway. This allows me to keep putting information out there at no cost to you. You're the best!SEEKING HEALTH (methylation and histamine support supplements - ships internationally): https://bit.ly/3afXYH4STRATEGENE REPORT (detailed genetics using 23andme or ancestry raw data): https://bit.ly/3retbm5FULLSCRIPT (professional grade supplements): https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/thwtQUEEN OF THE THRONE (castor oil and castor oil packs): https://shop.queenofthethrones.com/amy-tohealthwiththat use code AMY_TOHEALTHWITHTHAT10 for 10% off of any order of $59 or more
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Kaitlyn is joined this week by pastor Mike Kelsey to answer a very cute question…that is actually much bigger and deeper and harder than you might think. Did God make things like black widows, mosquitos, wasps, and volcanos? And if he did, why do they hurt us? - Sponsor - Zocdoc - Stop putting off those doctor's appointments! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/KAITLYN - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-winning podcast where theologians, philosophers, and best-selling authors talk about faith with Lee C. Camp. Start listening today: https://pod.link/1513178238